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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

DAE Launches World’s First Nuclear Process Heat-Based Hydrogen Production Facility at IGCAR in TN
In June 2026, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated the world’s first Hydrogen Production Facility, based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle utilizing nuclear process heat generated from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR), at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu (TN).

• The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of DAE  and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), in the presence of Sreekumar G. Pillai, Director, IGCAR.

About World’s First Hydrogen Production Facility
Technology Demonstration: The newly commissioned plant will function as a technology demonstration facility while supporting ongoing research and development for the broader adoption of nuclear-based hydrogen production in the future.
Collaboration: BARC and IGCAR jointly commissioned the facility, developed indigenously by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), after completing extensive research, process development, engineering, fabrication, installation and testing.
Breakthrough: The integration of nuclear process heat with hydrogen generation enables large-scale, carbon-free hydrogen production using advanced nuclear reactors while reducing fossil fuel dependence and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions.
Deployment: The plant will provide operational experience, optimize the Cu–Cl process and support research for the commercial-scale deployment of nuclear-assisted hydrogen production.

Amazon to Invest USD 48 Billion in India by 2030 to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure 
On 25  June 2026, Amazon, an American multinational technology company, announced an investment of USD 48 billion in India during 2026–2030 to strengthen its e-commerce, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing and logistics businesses.

• The announcement followed a meeting between Andy Jassy, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amazon, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Details of Investment :
Investment:  Amazon announced a USD 48 billion investment in India, including USD 13 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure, building on its earlier USD 35 billion investment commitment announced in 2025.
Expansion:  Amazon will expand Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Hyderabad, Telangana, besides opening over 20 fulfilment centres and 100 last-mile delivery stations in 2026.
Commitments:  By 2030, Amazon aims to support 3.8 million jobs, enable USD 80 billion in e-commerce exports, extend AI benefits to 15 million small businesses, and provide AI education to 4 million government school students.

Herbalife and IIT Madras Launch India’s First CoE on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology 
In June 2026, Herbalife International India Private Limited in partnership with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M),Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN), launched India’s 1st Centre of Excellence (CoE) on plant cell fermentation technology at IIT-M Research Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

• It was launched in the presence of Dr. N. Kalaisevi, Director General (DG) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Secretary of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Prof. V. Kamakoti Director of IIT-M.

About CoE on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology:
National Hub: The newly launched centre will serve as a national hub for Research and Development (R&D) in plant cell fermentation, promoting the sustainable and scalable production of herbal biomass, enriched herbal extracts and high-value phytochemicals.
Integrated Technology: By integrating advanced upstream cultivation systems with the state-of-the-art downstream processing and metabolic platforms, the new CoE aims to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and industrial applications.
Key Equipments: The CoE equipped with customized plant cell bioreactors, advanced analytical platforms and pilot-scale processing facilities will help the researchers, students and entrepreneurs to develop the next-generation of plant-derived ingredients and health and wellness products through plant cell fermentation.

IIT Bombay and SUNY Old Westbury Signed LoI to Boost Engineering & AI Research Collaboration 
In June 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the State University of New York (SUNY) Old Westbury signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in New York, United States of America (USA) to strengthen collaboration in engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), multidisciplinary research and higher education.

• The LoI was signed by Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, and Timothy E. Sams, President of SUNY Old Westbury, in the presence of Binaya Pradhan, Consul General of India in New York, United States of America (USA).

About the Collaboration to Boost AI:
Research:  The partnership will promote joint research, faculty exchanges, and new undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in engineering, AI and other emerging technologies.
Overseas Campus:  IIT Bombay will establish its first overseas sub-campus at SUNY Old Westbury, Long Island, New York, USA, with the first academic session scheduled for 2027.
Benefit: The partnership advances the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 while strengthening India– USA collaboration in higher education, research and innovation.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

The Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 by THE: MAHE Achieves Top Global Ranking
In June 2026, Times Higher Education (THE) released the 8th edition of Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, with the University of Manchester, United Kingdom(UK) secured the top position overall and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has secured 1st rank in SDG-5 (Gender Equality) retaining its place in the 101–200 global band.

• The results were announced at the Global Sustainable Development Congress in Jakarta, Indonesia, showcasing universities’ efforts in sustainability and social impact

About Sustainable Impact Ratings 2026

• Purpose: This is the only global ranking measuring how institutions worldwide advance sustainability in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Assessment: The 2026 rankings evaluate 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories across 17 individual SDG tables and one overall ranking.

• New Countries: The 2026 edition also marked the debut of Mali, Nicaragua, Niger and Tajikistan in the global rankings.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Classifies NBFCs with Assets Above Rs 1 lakh Crore as Upper Layer
In June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a revised framework – ‘RBI(Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) – Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Second Amendment Directions, 2026’, revising the framework for identifying Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-ULs).

• Under the revised framework, NBFCs with an asset size of Rs 1 lakh crore (Cr) or more will be automatically classified as NBFC – ULs.
•  The revised directions come into effect from June 24, 2026.

Key Revisions:
Replacing the old: The RBI has replaced the earlier parameter-based assessment model with an absolute asset-size criterion.
Review: The asset size threshold for identification of NBFC-UL shall be reviewed every three years, instead of every five years as proposed in the draft framework.
Government owned NBFC: Additionally, government-owned NBFCs that meet the eligibility criteria will now be considered for inclusion in the UL category.

• Previously, these entities were placed only in the Base or Middle Layer. 
• However, such entities will not be required to list on stock exchanges within 3 years of notification.

ADB Approves USD 42.2 Million Loan to Develop Bamboo industry in NE India 
In June 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 42.2 million Small Expenditure Financing Facility (SEFF) to support the bamboo industry in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India.

• The new credit facility is aligned with the Government of India (GoI)’s National Bamboo Mission (NBM) and is expected to bolster bamboo cultivation, production, and marketing activities.

Key Details of Loan:
g facility will support community-based projects across 6 NE states, including Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Financing Structure: In order to support community-based projects, the financing will be provided through multiple sub-loans that will support a range of activities focused on enhancing the growth, usage and management of bamboo resources in the region and promoting women’s participation in the bamboo value chain.
Women Empowerment: Also, the initiative is expected to generate job opportunities for women by establishing at least one women-led manufacturing facility in each of the six target NE states.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Raises India’s CY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.8%
In June 2026, Goldman Sachs, an American financial services firm, in its latest report titled ‘India: Improved Macro Outlook after the United States of America(USA)-Iran Deal’, raised India’s Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 6.8%, an increase of 30 basis points (bps) from its earlier projection of 6.5%.
Economic Estimates:
GDP: The investment bank also increased its forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) growth by 40 basis points (bps) to 6.5%.

• India’s real GDP grew 7.8% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in the Q1 (January – March 2026) CY2026, around 50 bps above its earlier estimate.

Inflation: It has lowered India’s retail inflation projection for the current year to 4.4%, which is 20 bps lower than its earlier estimate.

• It also lowered its core goods inflation forecast by 30 bps for CY26 to 3.2% and by 50 bps for FY27 to 4.1%, reducing its overall core inflation projections to 4.2% (CY26) and 4.5% (FY27).

Current Account Deficit (CAD): It has also reduced its CAD projection by the same amount (20 bps) to 1.1% of GDP.

• It now expects India to record a balance-of-payments (BoP) surplus equal to 0.7% of GDP.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

French meteorologist Dr. Florence Rabier Awarded WMO’s Top IMO Prize for Contributions to Numerical Weather Prediction
In June 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced the 71st International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize to French meteorologist Dr. Florence Rabier, for pioneering contributions to numerical weather prediction and operational meteorology, strengthening global forecasting capabilities.

• She will receive the IMO Prize and deliver the IMO Prize Lecture at the 20th World Meteorological Congress (Cg-20) in 2027.

About Florence Rabier: 
Overview: Dr. Florence Rabier is a former Director-General (DG) of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) from 2016–2025,  former Head of Research at Météo-France, current Non-Executive Director (NED) of the United Kingdom (UK) Met Office, and President of the European Meteorological Society (EMS) in 2026.
Forecasting: She advanced Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), transformed satellite observation data assimilation, and introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based forecasting to improve forecast accuracy, reduce hemispheric forecast discrepancies, and enhance computational efficiency.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Jaime de la Espriella Wins Colombia’s Presidential Election 
In June 2026, Jaime Abelardo de la Espriella, a political newcomer backed by the Defenders of the Homeland (Defensores de la Patria) alliance, won Colombia’s presidential runoff election, defeating left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda to become the President-elect of Colombia for the 2026–2030 term.

• He will assume office on 7 August 2026, succeeding incumbent president Gustavo Petro.

Election Result:
Election Result: Secured 49.66% of the vote, defeating Iván Cepeda of the Historic Pact (Pacto Histórico), who received 48.70%; will assume office on 7 August 2026.
Vice President: Former cabinet minister José Manuel Restrepo Abondano was elected as Vice President of Colombia.

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Appoints Dr. U.P. Rajeev as Director 
In June 2026, Dr. U.P. Rajeev was appointed as Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, one of the key centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

• He succeeds Dr. A. Rajarajan, who retired as Director of VSSC upon attaining the age of superannuation (60 years).

About Dr. U.P. Rajeev
Profile: With decades of experience in rocket control and guidance systems, Rajeev has led the mission design and simulation of major launch vehicles of the ISRO.
Current Role: Prior to this, he served as Associate Director (Research and Development) at VSSC
Responsibilities: He will lead the centre responsible for developing India’s launch vehicle technologies.
About VSSC: Established in 1963 as the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS), it was later renamed VSSC. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, VSSC is ISRO’s premier centre for the design and development of India’s launch vehicles.

SPORTS

ISSF Junior World Championship 2026: India Tops Medal Tally with 25 Medals Including 7 Golds
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun 2026, the 5th edition of the premier global shooting sport competition for young athletes, was held in Suhl, Germany on 16-26 June 2026, where India topped the medal tally with 25 medals (7 Gold, 8 Silver, 10 Bronze).

• Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) finished second with 14 medals (6 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze), followed by Italy in third place with 10 medals (6 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze).

About ISSF Junior World Championship 2026:
Organiser: The championship is organised by the ISSF for athletes under 21 years as of 31 December of the competition year.
Format: It features Olympic and non-Olympic rifle, pistol, and shotgun events in individual, mixed team, and men’s/women’s team formats, with medal events including 10 meter (m) Air Pistol, 50m Pistol, 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, 50m Rifle 3 Positions, and 25m Standard Pistol.
Participation: The 2026 edition featured over 800 shooters from 70 countries, with India fielding an 84-member contingent.

OBITUARY

Veteran Tamil Filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj Passed Away at 73 
In June 2026, veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, screenwriter and director Krishnaswamy Bhagyaraj passed away at the age of 73 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN). He was born on 7 January 1953 in Gobichettipalayam, Erode district TN.
About Bhagyaraj:  
Career:  He began his career as an assistant director under Bharathiraja, making his acting debut in 16 Vayathinile (1977) before establishing himself as a screenplay and dialogue writer.

• During his career spanning nearly five decades, he directed more than 25 films and acted in over 75 films. 

Directional Journey:  He made his directorial debut with Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979) and became one of the few filmmakers to handle story, screenplay, dialogues, direction and lead acting in his films, earning the title “Screenplay King”, with several of his films were remade in Hindi and Telugu.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

ACM Amar Preet Singh Released Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s Memoir ‘The Second Orbit’ in New Delhi 
In June 2026, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), released Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s memoir, The Second Orbit: Belief of a Man… Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts, in New Delhi, Delhi, commemorating the first anniversary of his Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

• The event was attended by Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, School Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), and Seema Jain, Member (Finance), Department of Space (DoS).

About Memoir The Second Orbit:
Overview: Published by Vintage Books under Penguin Random House India, the memoir chronicles Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey from Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter pilot to astronaut on the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), covering astronaut selection, rigorous training, mission preparation, life aboard the ISS, and personal reflections.
Objective: It aims to inspire the next generation, highlight India’s growing participation in international human spaceflight, make space exploration accessible to young readers, and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
About Author:  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is a distinguished IAF fighter pilot and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronaut who became the first Indian to visit the ISS.

• He was conferred the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, on Republic Day 2026 in recognition of his contributions to the nation’s space programme.

VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Released Book ‘Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto’ in New Delhi 
In June 2026, Vice President (VP) Chandrapuram Ponnusamy (C.P.) Radhakrishnan released the book “Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto” (Bhawaiya: A Cultural Treasure and Its Historical Journey) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.

• The book was authored by Jayanta Kumar Roy, Member of Parliament (MP), Lok Sabha, and Sangita Roy.

About the book:
Cultural Significance:  The book explains the cultural heritage of Bhawaiya, highlighting its evolution through religious practices, agricultural customs, seasonal festivals and community life.
Cultural Heritage: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighted the cultural heritage of the Koch Rajbanshi community and the Bhawaiya tradition, appreciated publisher Katha-O-Kahini for documenting an important aspect of India’s cultural legacy, and emphasised that preserving India’s folk traditions is essential for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
About Bhawaiya:  Bhawaiya is a traditional folk music genre of North Bengal (West Bengal WB), Assam and adjoining regions, reflecting the rural life and cultural heritage of the Koch Rajbanshi community. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Refrigeration Day 2026 – June 26 
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is celebrated annually across the globe on 26 June to raise awareness about the importance of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) technologies, sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions, and the professionals who support them.

• 2026 Theme:  “Cool Intelligence”

Background: 
Establishment:  In 2019, WRD was established by Stephen Gill, former President of the Institute of Refrigeration (United Kingdom), to promote awareness of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technologies.
First Observation:  The first WRD was observed on 26 June 2019.
2026 Campaign: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), through OzonAction, organised the ‘Five Days of Cool Intelligence’ campaign from 22–26 June 2026.

International Day of Deafblindness 2026 – June 27
The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Deafblindness is observed across the globe on 27 June to promote global awareness about deafblindness, a unique disability caused by the combined loss of vision and hearing that significantly affects communication, mobility, and access to information.

• Deafblind International Awareness Week 2026 is observed during the last week of June, from 25 June to 1 July 2026.

Background:
Origins: The awareness movement began in 1984 when former United States of America (USA) President Ronald Reagan proclaimed DeafBlind Awareness Week, and its observance traces back to the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Deaf-Blind Persons in 1989 in Sweden.
Recognition: On 16 June 2025, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/79/294, officially proclaiming 27 June as the International Day of Deafblindness in honour of Helen Keller’s 145th birth anniversary, with the resolution presented by Hrvoje Ćurić Hrvatinić of Croatia to the United Nations (UN).
1st Observance: The first-ever International Day of Deafblindness was observed on 27 June 2025.

STATE NEWS

Telangana Government Appoints Sanjay Jaju as New Chief Secretary 
In June 2026, the Telangana Government appointed Sanjay Jaju, a 1992-batch Telangana cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana, succeeding K. Ramakrishna Rao, who retires on June 30, 2026.

• Jaju was also given Full Additional Charge (FAC) of the Industries, Commerce, and Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Departments, along with the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Industry & Investment Cell in Hyderabad, Telangana.

About Sanjay Jaju:
Deputation: He has been on central deputation since 2014, serving as Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) (April–June 2026) and earlier as Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoI&B).
Infrastructure: He served as Additional/Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence Production and as Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
State: He served as Secretary to the Andhra Pradesh Government for Electronics, Information Technology (IT) and Communications, and as Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH).

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